Representatives from the Womens’, Muslim, Jewish, LGBT and Disabled & Dyslexic Students’ societies unanimously agreed that the councillor in question should be democratically ousted by the student body.
One Union Councillor and one University member of staff were among the catalogue of names exposed.
Fiona Edwards, Union Womens’ Officer, called a meeting on Wednesday, November 26, to voice her growing concerns about fascism in Sheffield and the University.
She said: "The BNP is not a normal political party. It is a fascist organisation, which calls for an ‘all-white Britain’. The BNP’s presence on our campus threatens the safey of Sheffield students."
In response to claims that the councillor should be entitled to their own political beliefs, she argued that no attempt was being made to impede the individual’s freedom of speech.
She said students should be made aware of the recent revelations and be given the chance to decide whether to re-elect the candidate.
Paul Scarott, of Sheffield Unite Against Fascism, claimed that the situation in Sheffield would prove to be a "test case" for students’ unions across the country. He said: "The lesson with history is that you have to do it now."
Rachel Blundy
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